Many United States citizens with Canadian ancestry are very fortunate to have the opportunity—and attendant privileges—of obtaining Canadian dual citizenship without renouncing their rights as American citizens. For you who are Americans, Maclean’s magazine offers 99 light-hearted reasons why it’s better to be a Canadian, touching on issues from living longer, being better educated, fitter, and funnier to consuming less alcohol and even having more sex. On a more serious note, Canada’s … [Read more...]
5 Priceless Resources for Australian Genealogy Research
Unlike British research, where national census and civil registration records are readily available after the 1830s, these record types are less accessible in Australian genealogy research. But a little digging into other resources can more than compensate. Invaluable Birth, Death, and Marriage Records for Australian Genealogy Research Collected by the states, locating birth, death, and marriage (BDM) records requires more effort and expense but often pays excellent dividends. The State … [Read more...]
Where to Start With Your English Ancestor Research: Interview with Researcher Kimberly Gilboy
English ancestor research can be simplified when you understand the importance of historical dates and which records will hold the information you seek. In this conversation with Legacy Tree Genealogists Kimberly Gilboy, she shares tips and tricks she has learned over her years in English ancestor research. How did you get your start in genealogy research, and why is England of particular interest to you? Kim: I have English ancestors on both my father's and my mother's sides. I grew … [Read more...]